With the 2016 presidential election right around the corner, nonstop headlines, reports, interviews, and debates are taking over the media. But one candidate has been completely looked over. Here are 26 reasons why Leslie Knope is the perfect candidate for president in 2016:

1. She is always prepared.

2. She has an intuitive personality.

3. She's already an expert at filibustering.

4. And denying... everything.

5. She is an encouraging person to work with.

6. But doesn't let anyone get away with anything remotely senseless.

7. She respects the value of the word equality.

8. Her priorities are spot on.

9. And so is her sense of which budgets should be placed above others.

10. She understands the importance of choosing her words carefully.

11. She keeps it one hunnid in every situation.

12. She not only aspires to be a transactional leader ...

13. But also holds the qualities of a transformational leader.

14. She is stern about every decision she makes.

15. And doesn't take no for an answer.

16. Not only is she not afraid to get dirty like the guys ...

17. But the rest of the candidates will clearly LOVE her.

18. She already has the best campaign poster.

19. She recognizes potential.

20. Her plans for America are so great.

21. She understands the ethics behind justice.

22. She knows exactly how to dress for success.

23. She resembles a border collie: control freak mixed with emotional thinker.

24. She's prepared for every time a poker face is needed in a meeting.

25. She stands out from the rest of the crowd.

26. But still understands that at the end of the day ...

And there's nothing she can do about it.